The coronavirus pandemic and a slowdown in mail service left Detroit voters scrambling and unsure of where to vote on Tuesday’s primary. Residents tell the City Clerk there has to be a better way.
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American Black Journal: Policing, the Community & Schools / Detroit Trinity International Film Festival
Stephen interviews Misha Stallworth and Sherry McRill about a program that supports both law enforcement and the community on emergency calls
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Coronavirus obstacles challenge Detroit primary, yet turnout rises to 24.9%
More than 104,000 absentee ballots were requested in Detroit and a total of 121,298 ballots cast, according to the City Clerk. In the end, 1 in 4 registered voters, 24.9 percent, in Detroit cast ballots in the primary. That’s a big jump from the primary four years ago, when 13 percent of voters participated.
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Former Police Chief Ralph Godbee discusses Operation Legend and policing Detroit
“What’s uncommon is the interjection of federal enforcement when it was not asked for.”
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Court releases Michigan teen detained over homework amid pandemic
Grace’s story, first published by ProPublica Illinois, prompted outrage and debate across the country. Though a judge refused to set the girl free, the Michigan Court of Appeals ordered her immediate release from a juvenile detention facility in Detroit.
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Masks, sanitizer and absentee ballots: What to know about Michigan’s primary
Absentee voters are likely to make a big difference in an election marked by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Masks aren’t required but are encouraged, and there will be plenty of hand sanitizer at polling places. Here’s what else to expect.
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Here’s what you need to know about the Detroit district’s millage renewal proposal
On Tuesday, Detroiters will decide whether to renew an important operating millage for the school district that helps pay off long-term debt.
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The Feds are here. Some Detroiters fear presence of more cops, agents
Disproportionately impacted by coronavirus, experiencing massive unemployment and an economic downturn, protesters and justice advocates react to the announcement of Operation Legend and more resources for law enforcement.
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American Black Journal: Wayne State University / Disability Network / Plowshares Theatre Company
Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson talks with Stephen about the many changes coming to the campus this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Detroit museum renowned for investing in Black art. Staff says it’s all show.
The Detroit Institute of Arts has made major strides in showcasing African-American art and in its outreach to Black Detroiters. Is that progress enough to withstand charges of institutional racism and a ‘toxic’ workplace?